# Terminal Block, Header, 5.08 mm, 8 Ways, 12 A, 320 V, Through Hole Right Angle

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/5442594/terminal-block-header-508-mm-8-ways-12-a-320-v
**SKU**: 5442594
**Manufacturer**: PHOENIX CONTACT
**Category**: Connectors || Terminal Blocks & Accessories || Pluggable Terminal Block Headers & Sockets
**Price**: €1.1000
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 36 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (25-Jun-2025) |
| Gender | Header |
| Pitch Spacing | 5.08mm |
| Product Range | BCH |
| Rated Current | 12A |
| Rated Voltage | 320V |
| No. Of Positions | 8Ways |
| Block Orientation | Through Hole Right Angle |

## Datasheet

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## Printed-circuit board connector - BCH-508HS- 8 GN - 5442594 

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Header, Nominal current: 12 A, Rated voltage (III/2): 320 V, Number of positions: 8, Pitch: 5.08 mm, Color: pastel green, Contact surface: Tin, Mounting: Wave soldering 

The figure shows a 5-pos. version of the product in gray 

Key Commercial Data 

Packing unit 1 STK Minimum order quantity 100 STK Weight per Piece (excluding packing) 3.200 g Custom tariff number 85366990 Country of origin China ~~SSS~~ Technical data Dimensions 

Length 12 mm Pitch 5.08 mm Dimension a 35.56 mm Length of the solder pin 3.5 mm Pin dimensions 1 x 1 mm Hole diameter 1.4 mm ~~SSS~~ General Range of articles BCH-HS Insulating material group I Rated surge voltage (III/3) 4 kV Rated surge voltage (III/2) 4 kV Rated surge voltage (II/2) 4 kV ~~SSS~~ 10/13/2016   Page 1 / 5 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - BCH-508HS- 8 GN - 5442594 

## Technical data 

## General 

|Rated voltage (III/3)|250 V|
|---|---|
|Rated voltage (III/2)|320 V|
|Rated voltage (II/2)|400 V|
|Connection in acc. with standard|EN-VDE|
|Nominal current IN|12 A|
|Maximum load current|12 A|
|Insulating material|PA|
|Flammability rating according to UL 94|V0|
|Color|pastel green|
|Number of positions|8|



|Standards and Regulations||
|---|---|
|Connection in acc. with standard|EN-VDE|
||CUL|
|Flammability rating according to UL 94|V0|
|Environmental Product Compliance||
|China RoHS|Environmentally friendly use period: unlimited = EFUP-e|
||No hazardous substances above threshold values|



## Drawings 

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Drilling diagram Dimensional drawing<br>a<br>22<br>5 3,5<br>(5,08) (3,54) 12<br>1,4<br>Ø<br>2<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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22<br>12<br>a+7<br>(a+7,08)<br>2 | 3,5 | | 5<br>(3,54) (5,08)<br>a<br>15<br>8,6<br>5<br>3,<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## Classifications 

## eCl@ss 

|eCl@ss 4.0|eCl@ss 4.0|272607xx|
|---|---|---|
|eCl@ss 4.1|eCl@ss 4.1|27260701|
|eCl@ss 5.0|eCl@ss 5.0|27260701|
|eCl@ss 5.1|eCl@ss 5.1|27260701|



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## Printed-circuit board connector - BCH-508HS- 8 GN - 5442594 

## Classifications 

|Classifications|Classifications|
|---|---|
|eCl@ss<br>eCl@ss 6.0<br>27261101<br>eCl@ss 7.0<br>27440401<br>eCl@ss 8.0<br>27440402<br>eCl@ss 9.0<br>27440402<br>~~———SS~~||
|ETIM<br>ETIM 3.0<br>EC001121<br>ETIM 4.0<br>EC002637<br>ETIM 5.0<br>EC002637<br>~~ee~~||
|UNSPSC||
|UNSPSC 6.01|30211801|
|UNSPSC 7.0901|39121432|
|UNSPSC 11|39121432|
|UNSPSC 12.01|39121409|
|UNSPSC 13.2|39121432|



## Approvals 

## Approvals 

## Approvals 

UL Recognized / cUL Recognized / VDE Gutachten mit Fertigungsüberwachung / IECEE CB Scheme / cULus Recognized 

Ex Approvals 

## Approval details 

|UL Recognized|http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425|http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425|http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425|
|---|---|---|---|
|||B|D|
|Nominal current IN||15 A|15 A|
|Nominal voltage UN||300 V|150 V|



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## Printed-circuit board connector - BCH-508HS- 8 GN - 5442594 

## Approvals 

|cUL Recognized<br>http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425|cUL Recognized<br>http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425|cUL Recognized<br>http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm FILE E 60425|
|---|---|---|
|~~a~~|B<br>~~Qe~~|D|
|Nominal current IN<br>~~a~~|15 A<br>~~Qe~~|15 A|
|Nominal voltage UN<br>~~a~~<br>~~Ge~~|300 V<br>~~Qe~~<br>~~Ge~~|150 V<br>~~Ge~~|



VDE Gutachten mit Fertigungsüberwachung http://www.vde.com/en/Institute/OnlineService/VDE-approved-products/Pages/OnlineSearch.aspx 40040694 

IECEE CB Scheme http://www.iecee.org/ DE1-54922 

cULus Recognized http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/index.htm 

## Accessories 

## Accessories 

## Filler plug 

## Accessories - MSTB-BL - 1755477 

Keying cap, for forming sections, plugs onto header pin, green insulating material 

## Labeled terminal marker 

Marker card - SK 5/3,8:FORTL.ZAHLEN - 0804183 

Marker card, Card, white, labeled, Horizontal: Consecutive numbers 1 - 10, 11 - 20, etc. up to 91 - (99)100, Mounting type: Adhesive, for terminal block width: 5 mm, Lettering field: 5 x 3.8 mm 

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## Printed-circuit board connector - BCH-508HS- 8 GN - 5442594 

## Accessories 

## Terminal marking 

Marker card - SK U/3,8 WH:UNBEDRUCKT - 0803906 

Marker card, Sheet, white, unlabeled, can be labeled with: Plotter, Office printing systems, Mounting type: Adhesive, Lettering field: 186 x 3.8 mm 

Coding section - CR-BC-M - 5436157 

Coding section 

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